Travellers with Disabilities

Travellers with Disabilities

All new buildings have wheelchair access, and even hotels in grand old country houses often have lifts, ramps and other facilities. Hotels and B&Bs in historic buildings are often harder to adapt, so you'll have less choice here.

Modern city buses and trams have low floors for easy access, but few have conductors who can lend a hand when you're getting on or off. Many taxis take wheelchairs, or just have more room in the back.

For long-distance travel, coaches may present problems if you can’t walk, but the main operator, National Express (www.nationalexpress.com), has wheelchair-friendly coaches on many routes. For details, ring its dedicated Disabled Passenger Travel Helpline (0371 781 8181).

On intercity trains there’s more room and better facilities, and usually station staff around; just have a word and they’ll be happy to help out. A Disabled Person’s Railcard (www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk) costs £20 and gets you 33% off most train fares.

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